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Keneseth Israel Cemetery

2227 W Chew St., Allentown, PA 18104

(610) 435-9074 · CemeteryAssn@KILV.org

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Compiled from public sources — https://kilv.org/cemetery-association/.

Keneseth Israel Cemetery, established in 1927, is an 8.4-acre property serving local Jewish congregations in the Allentown area.

Who may be buriedOpen to Jews whether or not members of Keneseth Israel congregation, but pricing differs by membership status.

PricingEffective July 1, 2025 — Members: single grave $1,200, two graves $2,200, four graves $4,400, cremains $400. Non-members: single grave $1,800, two graves $3,300, four graves $6,600, cremains $600.

PricingMember rate applies only to those who are members as defined in the Congregation's bylaws at time of purchase.

PolicyMonument and grave rules and Association Bylaws are published as downloads; contact the office for details.

PracticalOffice hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

BackgroundAs of 2025, approximately 1,700 of 2,100 developed grave sites have been purchased; roughly half are in use.

Details on Record

Contact on Record

Jonathan Epstein, Board President (Keneseth Israel Cemetery Association)

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Are plots currently available for purchase, and at what cost?Are there membership or affiliation requirements for burial?Who operates the cemetery day to day, and who holds the burial records?Is there an active chevra kadisha relationship?What are the rules for monuments, headstones, and inscriptions?Are perpetual care fees separate from the plot price?

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